Modular house-building firms may have failed but modern methods are on the rise2 May 2024IntelligenceThe data shows that, despite high-profile failures, major house-building firms are steadily shifting to modern methodsThe data shows that, despite high-profile failures, major house-building firms are steadily shifting to modern methodsRegion: United KingdomMore: Modular constructionMMCTimber frameSkills shortageNet zeroBrian GreenDesign construction & technologyHousebuilders
In association with MethodIn the open: Workplace recycling by design1 February 2019ProductsMethod brings waste bins centre stageMethod brings waste bins centre stageRegion: Rest of the worldMore: MethodWaste managementOffice designFoster + PartnersNew ZealandSustainablity
Do proven methods build more reliable homes?4 April 2019IntelligenceTried and tested methods offer valuable longevity in tall buildingsTried and tested methods offer valuable longevity in tall buildingsRegion: United KingdomMore: Tall buildingsHousingUponorM&EResearchDesign construction & technologyRegulation
Housing: Where next for modern methods of construction?29 May 2024ProductsHousebuilders move MMC to the next level to balance quality and business resilienceHousebuilders move MMC to the next level to balance quality and business resilienceRegion: United KingdomMore: Proctor & MatthewsModern methods of constructionTimberHuman NatureAsh Sakula ArchitectsJonathan SmalesDesign construction & technologyJosephine Smit
My MacEwen: Walter's Way and the self-build revolution9 November 2018BuildingsScale Rule's Philip Isaac on the Walter Segal MethodScale Rule's Philip Isaac on the Walter Segal MethodRegion: LondonMore: Walter Segal methodLondon Borough of LewishamSelf-buildArchitecture for the common good
My MacEwen: The Method House29 October 2015BuildingsWalter Segal's community empowermentWalter Segal's community empowermentRegion: United KingdomMore: House buildingSelf-buildWalter SegalDesigning & building itWhere people live
In association with VectorworksThis firm-tested management method ensures design files perform smoothly1 November 2021ProductsStreamline workflow with a multi-file approachStreamline workflow with a multi-file approachRegion: United KingdomMore: VectorworksBIMCADArchitectural softwareA&Q PartnershipTechnologyFile management
In association with UK Construction WeekLearn, network and create at UK Construction Week 20192 September 2019ProductsInnovative materials and methods, thought-provoking seminars and CPD opportunitiesInnovative materials and methods, thought-provoking seminars and CPD opportunitiesRegion: United Kingdom
New light, new methods8 December 2016CultureNew Lighthouse, Dungeness, Kent, 1961New Lighthouse, Dungeness, Kent, 1961Region: United KingdomMore: LighthouseMaritimeDungenessSuffolkPhotographHeritageContextBeing safe
In partnership with The Brick Development AssociationKeeping context1 April 2014BuildingsMixing traditional materials with contemporary methodsMixing traditional materials with contemporary methodsRegion: LondonMore: BrickRefurbishmentExtension
Supercapacitors provide a cement-based method of storing electricity25 August 2023ProductsEnergy storage built into walls and foundations could underpin the transition to net zeroEnergy storage built into walls and foundations could underpin the transition to net zeroRegion: Rest of the worldMore: MITResearchRenewable energySupercapacitorCementStephen CousinsSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology
Climate action: we can put a block on brick21 June 2021IntelligenceMasonry is still the default construction method, but it needn’t beMasonry is still the default construction method, but it needn’t beRegion: United KingdomMore: Steve WebbWebb Yates EngineersRosie MounseyClimate actionClimate emergencySustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyMaterialsBrickEmbodied carbon